In a story, with the back-drop of San Francisco's general labor strike of 1934 (depicted by newsreel footage), a Civil War veteran , Hank (Willard Mack), sets out to show his two oldest sons, Max (Ben Lyon) and George (Charles Sabin), the error of their ways when they take an interest in Communism propaganda. Willard Mack, who directed, wrote and starred in this film, died shortly after the film was finished.


Is it worth your time? Honestly, you probably don't need to watch Together We Live unless you have a weird obsession with 1930s political propaganda or you’re digging through the archives of The Diamond Queen and its peers. If you’re looking for a smooth, modern drama, stay far away. If you like watching history get fi...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Willard Mack

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"Is it worth your time? Honestly, you probably don't need to watch Together We Live unless you have a weird obsession with 1930s political propaganda or you’re digging through the archives of The Diamond Queen and its peers. If you’re looking for a smooth, modern drama, stay far away. If you like watching history get filtered through someone’s very intense, very personal grievances, pull up a chair. The whole thing starts with newsreel footage of the 1934 San Francisco strike. It’s grainy and ch..."
Charles Sabin
Willard Mack
United States

1933 · IMDb 6.8

